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October 26, 2006 / Front Page

Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

You can’t be too careful with these kids

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‘Sun Is Shining’ for rising star from Millstone

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Lions, tigers, bears and more for Millstone third-graders

Eighth-graders remember the heroes of the Vietnam War

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Unfair labor charges filed against Millstone officials

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

A local union alleges that Millstone Township officials violated labor laws while handling an employee's harassment complaint. More...

Bush helps N.J. preserve its heritage

The National Heritage Areas Act of 2006, which contains then-Sen. Jon Corzine's Crossroads of the Revolution legislation, was signed into law by President George W. Bush on Oct. 13. More...

Stagecoach Road farm preserved in Millstone

County is looking at 300 more acres in Back Bone Hill Rd. area

MILLSTONE - The township has just preserved another family farm. More...

Assistant prosecutor honored by association

The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey recently recognized Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Robert A. Honecker Jr. with the Outstanding Career Advocacy Award. More...

Crash on Agress Rd. takes life of local man

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - A township resident who is believed to have suffered a heart attack while driving on Agress Road on the afternoon of Oct. 20 was pronounced dead later that same day. More...

Group seeks 365 reasons to celebrate New Jersey

"New Jersey is full of wonderful, interesting people as well as beautiful, diverse places." - Karen Hatcher President Celebrate NJ

EAST BRUNSWICK - You may prefer the miles of white sandy beaches along the Jersey Shore or the mountainous region in the northwestern part of the state. More...

Through the eyes of boro artist

ALLENTOWN - A local artist currently has her oil paintings of Allentown on display at the borough library. More...

New market for recycled glass created

DEP recognizes cost saving, innovative partnership with award

In recognition of a public-private partnership that's saving Monmouth County $500,000 a year, the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has given an award to the county as well as Global Recycling Solutions . More...

Builder's bankruptcy raises many questions

BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer

OLD BRIDGE - Kara Homes, the developer of two Old Bridge communities, has left creditors and clients in a quandary as to whether it will be able to meet its contractual obligations. More...

Applebee's aids Toys for Tots

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inviting children, their friends and families to enjoy "Breakfast With Santa" on Dec. 2 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. More...

Letters

Remain vigilant with tree-cutting company

We're writing to make Allentown residents aware of what has been occurring around town and the residents' rights as property owners. More...

Bow hunt for deer should be doe kill only

Contrary to what some Millstone township officials believe, the United Bow Hunters of New Jersey (UBNJ) hunt in Millstone Township is not a doe (female deer) only hunt. More...

Hamlets preserve way of life, but at what cost to community?

I beg to differ with the Planning Board and Township Committee proposal to start developing hamlets in Upper Freehold Township. More...

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Schools

Class sizes average about 23 students in U.F. school

Population seems to be evenly dispersed through grades K-8

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education took a look at class sizes in the school district at its last meeting. More...

New school will line its walkways brick by brick

Community can purchase pavers for $100-$175 apiece

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Residents may honor loved ones and improve the aesthetics of the township's new middle school by buying a brick. More...

Report says a school on Breza Road could be costly

Architects say project would include buying 76 acres, repairing bridges

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

A recent report determined that Upper Freehold's controversial Breza Road site is suitable for a new school, but stated there would be substantial costs for road repairs if one is built there. More...

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Business

Main Street in New Egypt open for holiday shopping

Earth Angel Gift Shoppe expands and opens 'The North Pole'

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Avoiding the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping this season may be as easy as rediscovering New Egypt. More...

Businesses to discuss their disaster plans

The Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce and the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council have teamed up to assemble some of the region's top experts to help local business owners plan for handling a catastrophe. More...

Business Briefs

Brace Place of Manalapan will again sponsor a program that will turn Halloween candy into a worthwhile donation. More...

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Wealth of county history recalled at ceremony

Church and cemetery in Holmdel tie into Upper Freehold's heritage

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Col. Asher Holmes, one of the great patriots of the American Revolution, has been at rest in the Holmdel Community United Church of Christ (UCC) cemetery for almost 200 years. More...

A modern-day carpenter who works with the grain

Roosevelt resident creates furniture in small batches at his home studio

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - The symbioses of simple form and function is apparent in Gary Edelstein's life and work. More...

Filmmaker scares up sci-fi cult classics

Using local actors, Disbrow at work on fifth horror flick

BY LARRY RAPPOPORT Correspondent

For Warren Disbrow, every day is Halloween.Disbrow, you see, is a maverick filmmaker who revels in creating science fiction horror films. More...

AHS sports teams will start holiday food drive

Six local families in need will receive holiday dinners

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Two of the high school's spring sports teams will sponsor their first-ever holiday food drive this year. More...

Board approves changes at Great Adventure

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The Planning Board has approved several changes at the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Route 537. More...

Archives and History Day is a success story of old

Two exhibits will continue at library through Oct. 31

MANALAPAN - Through the years, a dedicated group of men and women has meticulously preserved many of the historical records of Monmouth County dating back to 1665. More...

Hot wheels drive township resident to Corvette Fever

Magazine features U.F. man and his restored 28-year-old automobile

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Nineteen seventy-eight was a watershed year for Barry Caparotta. He married his wife, Joanne, started a new career and bought himself a red Corvette. More...

'Through the Eyes of Children: The Rwanda Project'

Monmouth U exhibits photos by orphans of the genocide

Nancy Mezey doesn't see loss and suffering in the striking photographs currently on exhibit in the library at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. More...

Marlboro actress, 12, gets ready for Broadway debut

BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer

MARLBORO - Jillian Mueller was still in diapers when she decided what she wanted to be when she grew up. More...

Bulletin Board

Auditions

Monmouth Civic Chorus is holding ongoing auditions for experienced singers, by appointment, 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Auditions and chorus rehearsals are held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 65 W. Front St., Red Bank. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Local store to raise funds for breast cancer research

Wisteria invites members of the community to purchase pink breast cancer awareness ribbons in honor or in memory of a loved one. For as little as five dollars, a ribbon will be personalized with their honoree's name. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Sometimes, good people come up with a bad idea

Greg Bean

If you look out your window right now, chances are you'll see pigs flying. I figure that in a week when I end up agreeing with embattled Keyport Mayor John Merla, anything is possible. More...

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